BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Pines Times - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thepinestimes.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Pines Times REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260824T131400Z CREATED:20260824T131357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260824T131400Z UID:10100423-1794139200-1794150000@thepinestimes.com SUMMARY:SoPines Chili Cook-Off Fundraiser 2026 DESCRIPTION:🌶️Come out for one of Southern Pines’ favorite autumn tasting events! O’Donnell’s Pub presents the 2026 Southern Pines Chili Cook-Off on Sunday\, November 8th! Enjoy a day of sampling great chili for a great cause. “The Southern Pines Chili Cook-Off is one of Moore County’s signature fall community events\, hosted annually for nearly two decades by O’Donnell’s Pub. Funds support Special Forces Association Chapter 62 and the Southern Pines “Old Boys” Rugby Club\, making it a community tradition that combines great food\, local camaraderie\, and charitable giving.”Setup: 10AMEvent: 12Pm-3PMTaster Tickets: $10. This includes one spoon and voting material. For more information on being a competitor in this year’s competition\, follow the website event link provided below. URL:https://thepinestimes.com/event/sopines-chili-cook-off-fundraiser-2026/ LOCATION:O’Donnell’s Pub\, 133 E New Hampshire Ave\, Southern Pines\, NC\, 28387\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Contest,Fall,Family,Fundraiser,Hobby/Enthusiast,Midlife,Senior,Social,Southern Pines Events,Tasting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepinestimes.com/wp-content/uploads/TheSouthernPinesChiliCookoffFeature.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T104000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T120000 DTSTAMP:20260904T230007Z CREATED:20260904T230004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T230007Z UID:10101214-1794393600-1794398400@thepinestimes.com SUMMARY:Prancing Horse Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser 2026 DESCRIPTION:Prancing Horse Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship is holding the Prancing Horse Golf Ball Drop Fundraiser on Wednesday\, November 11th at 10:40AM at the Mid South Club in Southern Pines. During the event\, a helicopter will drop numbered golf balls onto a designated green\, with the ball landing closest to the pin winning a $3\,000 prize. Participants do not need to be present to win. All proceeds directly support Prancing Horse’s nonprofit mission of providing therapeutic horsemanship programs for individuals with cognitive\, emotional\, and physical needs. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nBalldrop URL:https://thepinestimes.com/event/prancing-horse-golf-ball-drop-fundraiser-2026/ LOCATION:Mid South Golf Club\, 610 Palmer Dr.\, Southern Pines\, North Carolina\, 28387\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Contest,Donation,Family,Fundraiser,Games,Golf,Midlife,Senior,Social,Southern Pines Events,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepinestimes.com/wp-content/uploads/PrancingHorseFeature.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Prancing Horse Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship":MAILTO:info@prancing-horse.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261114T080000 DTSTAMP:20260713T000748Z CREATED:20260713T000745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T000748Z UID:10097942-1794643200-1794643200@thepinestimes.com SUMMARY:Joint Special Operations 10K 2026 DESCRIPTION:The 30th Annual JSO 10K is open for registration! Hosted by the Special Operations Communicators Association (SOCA)\, this annual event celebrates 30 years of bringing together veterans\, active-duty military\, families\, and community members through fitness\, fellowship\, and friendly competition. Join on Saturday\, November 14th at Beckwith Lodge\, Fort Bragg\, NC\, for a challenging and unique cross-country race experience.– Finisher Coin & Event Shirt– Awards for Overall and Age-Group Winners– Raffle Prizes– Refreshments Following the RaceSupport Our Veterans and Military Families. Register today and help celebrate 30 years of tradition\, service\, and community. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10K Event | 10K Trail Race by Special Operations Communicators Association URL:https://thepinestimes.com/event/joint-special-operations-10k-2026/ LOCATION:Beckwith Lodge\, Fort Bragg\, North Carolina\, 28303\, United States CATEGORIES:Fundraiser,Health & Wellness,Military,Veterans,Walk/Run ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepinestimes.com/wp-content/uploads/JSO-10K-2026-Feature.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Special Operations Communicators Association (SOCA)":MAILTO:events@thesoca.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T152248Z CREATED:20260901T132621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T152248Z UID:10101024-1794996000-1795032000@thepinestimes.com SUMMARY:30th Annual Festival of Trees at Pinehurst Resort DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the 30th Annual Festival of Trees\, a cherished Pinehurst tradition benefiting Sandhills Children’s Center. \n\n\n\nThe Carolina Hotel is transformed for the season with beautifully decorated Christmas trees\, wreaths\, centerpieces\, holiday greenery and festive displays created by talented designers and community supporters. \n\n\n\nGuests can stroll through the displays\, browse the Festival of Trees Gift Shop and take part in the silent auction. Auction offerings include decorated trees and holiday décor along with special experiences and other unique items. Proceeds help support the children served by Sandhills Children’s Center. \n\n\n\nThe 30th Annual Festival of Trees takes place November 18–21\, 2026 at The Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nWhether Festival of Trees is an annual tradition for your family or you’re experiencing it for the first time\, it is a wonderful way to welcome the Christmas season while supporting an important local organization. \n\n\n\nLocation: The Carolina Hotel\, 80 Carolina Vista Drive\, Pinehurst\, NC \n\n\n\nFor official Festival of Trees information\, sponsorship opportunities\, volunteering and additional details\, visit the Festival of Trees official website. \n\n\n\nNovember 18-21\, 2026 \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m  \n\n\n\nAdmission by Monetary Donation URL:https://thepinestimes.com/event/30th-annual-festival-of-trees-at-pinehurst-resort/2026-11-18/ LOCATION:The Carolina Hotel\, 80 Carolina Vista Dr.\, Pinehurst\, NC North Carolina\, 28374 CATEGORIES:Adults,Art/Craft Workshops,Auction,Christmas,Fall,Family,Finding Santa,Fundraiser,Holiday Events,Live Entertainment,Markets,Moore County Events,Pinehurst Events,Seasons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepinestimes.com/wp-content/uploads/Festival-of-Trees-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sandhills Children's Center":MAILTO:enewcomb@sandhillschildrenscenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261120T235900 DTSTAMP:20260809T150442Z CREATED:20260809T150440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T150442Z UID:10099639-1795179600-1795219140@thepinestimes.com SUMMARY:Mission Uwharrie 2026 DESCRIPTION:Gather with off-road and outdoor enthusiasts for Mission Uwharrie ’26\, taking place November 20th–22nd\, at The Overland Company Training Center in Troy! Designed around outdoor adventure\, community\, and military support\, this service-driven weekend brings together trail riders\, overland builders\, families\, and vendors to support active-duty service members and veterans\, with a portion of proceeds benefiting non-profits like Mission 22 and The Joel Fund. \n\n\n\nJoin for the full weekend or purchase a Saturday day pass. Weekend pass perks include full-weekend camping (Friday afternoon through Sunday noon)\, an exclusive Friday night bonfire\, live music\, vendor area access\, trail access to Big Creek and Uwharrie\, the Ineos Grenadier Capability Course\, special challenge “Missions\,” two meal tickets\, four raffle tickets\, and event swag. Families will also find a dedicated kids and toddlers play area\, with passes priced at $47 for youth ages 5-15 and free admission for children ages 4 and under. Military-specific resources\, educational opportunities\, and networking will be featured all weekend long. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMission Uwharrie 2026 URL:https://thepinestimes.com/event/mission-uwharrie-2026/2026-11-20/ LOCATION:The Overland Company Training Center\, 4026 NC-109\, Troy\, North Carolina\, 27371\, United States CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival,Family,Fundraiser,Military,Nature/Outdoors,Social,Veterans ORGANIZER;CN="Mission Uwharrie":MAILTO:info@missionuwharrie.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T210000 DTSTAMP:20260809T150442Z CREATED:20260809T150440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260809T150442Z UID:10099640-1795244400-1795294800@thepinestimes.com SUMMARY:Mission Uwharrie 2026 DESCRIPTION:Gather with off-road and outdoor enthusiasts for Mission Uwharrie ’26\, taking place November 20th–22nd\, at The Overland Company Training Center in Troy! Designed around outdoor adventure\, community\, and military support\, this service-driven weekend brings together trail riders\, overland builders\, families\, and vendors to support active-duty service members and veterans\, with a portion of proceeds benefiting non-profits like Mission 22 and The Joel Fund. \n\n\n\nJoin for the full weekend or purchase a Saturday day pass. Weekend pass perks include full-weekend camping (Friday afternoon through Sunday noon)\, an exclusive Friday night bonfire\, live music\, vendor area access\, trail access to Big Creek and Uwharrie\, the Ineos Grenadier Capability Course\, special challenge “Missions\,” two meal tickets\, four raffle tickets\, and event swag. Families will also find a dedicated kids and toddlers play area\, with passes priced at $47 for youth ages 5-15 and free admission for children ages 4 and under. Military-specific resources\, educational opportunities\, and networking will be featured all weekend long. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMission Uwharrie 2026 URL:https://thepinestimes.com/event/mission-uwharrie-2026/2026-11-21/ LOCATION:The Overland Company Training Center\, 4026 NC-109\, Troy\, North Carolina\, 27371\, United States CATEGORIES:Fair/Festival,Family,Fundraiser,Military,Nature/Outdoors,Social,Veterans ORGANIZER;CN="Mission Uwharrie":MAILTO:info@missionuwharrie.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261121T200000 DTSTAMP:20260902T152248Z CREATED:20260901T132621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T152248Z UID:10101025-1795255200-1795291200@thepinestimes.com SUMMARY:30th Annual Festival of Trees at Pinehurst Resort DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at the 30th Annual Festival of Trees\, a cherished Pinehurst tradition benefiting Sandhills Children’s Center. \n\n\n\nThe Carolina Hotel is transformed for the season with beautifully decorated Christmas trees\, wreaths\, centerpieces\, holiday greenery and festive displays created by talented designers and community supporters. \n\n\n\nGuests can stroll through the displays\, browse the Festival of Trees Gift Shop and take part in the silent auction. Auction offerings include decorated trees and holiday décor along with special experiences and other unique items. Proceeds help support the children served by Sandhills Children’s Center. \n\n\n\nThe 30th Annual Festival of Trees takes place November 18–21\, 2026 at The Carolina Hotel in Pinehurst\, North Carolina. \n\n\n\nWhether Festival of Trees is an annual tradition for your family or you’re experiencing it for the first time\, it is a wonderful way to welcome the Christmas season while supporting an important local organization. \n\n\n\nLocation: The Carolina Hotel\, 80 Carolina Vista Drive\, Pinehurst\, NC \n\n\n\nFor official Festival of Trees information\, sponsorship opportunities\, volunteering and additional details\, visit the Festival of Trees official website. \n\n\n\nNovember 18-21\, 2026 \n\n\n\n10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m  \n\n\n\nAdmission by Monetary Donation URL:https://thepinestimes.com/event/30th-annual-festival-of-trees-at-pinehurst-resort/2026-11-21/ LOCATION:The Carolina Hotel\, 80 Carolina Vista Dr.\, Pinehurst\, NC North Carolina\, 28374 CATEGORIES:Adults,Art/Craft Workshops,Auction,Christmas,Fall,Family,Finding Santa,Fundraiser,Holiday Events,Live Entertainment,Markets,Moore County Events,Pinehurst Events,Seasons ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://thepinestimes.com/wp-content/uploads/Festival-of-Trees-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Sandhills Children's Center":MAILTO:enewcomb@sandhillschildrenscenter.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261128T160000 DTSTAMP:20260120T173816Z CREATED:20231028T123949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T173816Z UID:10079856-1795870800-1795881600@thepinestimes.com SUMMARY:Sanford Car News: 2026 Cruise Ins DESCRIPTION:Come out for the Sanford Car News Cruise Ins! The 2026 cruise ins will be held in the Spring Lane Cinemas Parking Lot on the 4th Saturday of each month\, open to all makes\, models\, and years. Attendees can look forward to food trucks\, 50/50 tickets\, door prizes\, live music\, charity food drive\, cool rides and more! For more information\, you can call or text Graham at 919-770-0503 or Jonathon at 919-356-6363. \n \n  \n  URL:https://thepinestimes.com/event/sanford-car-news-cruise-in/2026-11-28/ LOCATION:Spring Lane Cinemas\, 1351 Plaza Blvd\, Sanford\, 27330\, United States CATEGORIES:Adults,Car Show/Motorcycle Show/Cruise In,Family,Fundraiser,Hobby/Enthusiast,Music,Nature/Outdoors,Senior,Social,Vendors,Young Adults ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://thepinestimes.com/wp-content/uploads/SanfordCarNewsFeature-1-e1768837613612.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR